The government’s recent £1.8 billion Warm Homes Plan announcement marks a watershed moment for social housing in England. With 170,000 homes set to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades, housing providers face a critical question: how can they ensure these improvements deliver lasting impact?
At Vericon Systems, we’re already working with successful Wave 3 bid recipients to enhance their retrofit programmes through smart technology integration. Our approach doesn’t just meet Wave 3 objectives—it exceeds them, creating homes that are warmer, healthier, and genuinely future-proof.
While traditional retrofits provide the foundation for energy efficiency, smart monitoring transforms how we identify and support vulnerable residents. Our Connect platform tracks energy usage in real-time, allowing housing providers to:
The path to Net Zero 2050 requires more than just better insulation. Our integrated approach combines multiple technologies to deliver measurable results:
With Awaab’s Law coming into force in October 2025, housing providers face new responsibilities around damp and mould. Our environmental monitoring systems offer a proactive solution, while HomeHub keeps residents engaged and informed about their newly upgraded homes.
The £1.29 billion allocated through the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. But success requires more than just installing new equipment—it demands a strategic approach to monitoring, maintenance, and resident engagement.
Our integrated solution helps housing providers:
As the sector moves toward EPC C targets by 2030, today’s retrofit decisions will have long-lasting implications. Smart technology isn’t just an add-on—it’s essential infrastructure that ensures your Wave 3 investment delivers sustained benefits for years to come.
The government’s commitment to warmer, more efficient homes is clear. Now it’s time for housing providers to match this ambition with smart, future-proof implementation strategies.
Let’s discuss how Vericon Systems can help you deliver a retrofit programme that doesn’t just meet current requirements but sets new standards for social housing. With the right technology partner, your Wave 3 funding can do more than just warm homes—it can transform them.
To learn more or to discuss how our secure IoT solutions can benefit your organisation, contact our team today on 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (WH:SHF) supports the Government’s Warm Homes Plan by providing funding to upgrade the energy efficiency of social housing in England. The fund aims to reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty, and support green jobs. Here’s how Vericon Systems empowers housing providers to make informed decisions about retrofit measures, supporting a robust WH:SHF application:
WH:SHF Wave 3 is open to local authorities, combined authorities, registered social housing providers, and registered charities that own social housing in England. Funding will be allocated to projects that upgrade social housing stock to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band C standard, prioritising homes currently in bands D to G. The fund encourages the use of energy efficiency measures and low-carbon heating solutions.
The WH:SHF Wave 3 guidance favours applications that utilise Internet of Things (IoT) data to measure pre- and post-retrofit property improvements. This is particularly relevant for the Strategic Partnerships funding stream. Vericon Systems specialises in providing IoT-enabled monitoring solutions that track the effectiveness of retrofit measures.
By collecting real-time data on energy consumption, heating system performance, temperature, and moisture levels, Vericon empowers housing providers to:
Vericon’s product suite includes a range of IoT environmental sensors, boiler and ASHP monitoring solutions and an online data analytics platform, designed to provide granular insights into building performance. Their solutions include:
Vericon Systems offers a unique opportunity for social housing providers to invest in IoT-enabled monitoring and maximise the success of their WH:SHF applications. By leveraging Vericon’s solutions, providers can:
The WH:SHF Wave 3 presents a significant opportunity for social housing providers to secure funding for retrofitting their stock to meet EPC band C standards. By partnering with Vericon Systems, providers can leverage IoT data to measure retrofit success, optimise strategies, and strengthen their funding applications. Vericon empowers providers to make data-driven decisions, ensuring retrofit measures deliver the desired energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and resident wellbeing outcomes.
For more information about how Vericon’s products can benefit your housing application call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
In the ever-evolving landscape of housing, data is now essential in providing the best living conditions for residents. To meet the requirements of SHDF Wave 3 funding, accurately measuring, monitoring, and reporting the effectiveness of retrofit work has become crucial.
Vericon, as your connected data partner, empowers housing providers with access to vital metrics that include environmental data, heat loss and heating efficiency stats, and gas and electric usage data. By harnessing this valuable information, housing providers can make data-driven decisions to enhance the retrofit process and improve overall living conditions for tenants.
The Importance of Data Measurement:
To successfully navigate the retrofit landscape, data measurement plays a pivotal role. Vericon’s Online Portal allows housing providers to effortlessly gather pre and post retrofit data related to environmental factors such as humidity and temperature, as well as energy usage statistics. This comprehensive data enables housing providers to gain valuable insights that drive informed decision-making throughout the retrofit process.
Data-Driven Decision-Making:
With access to detailed data, housing providers can employ a variety of strategies
to optimise the effectiveness of retrofit interventions. Firstly, it becomes possible to assess and prioritise properties for targeted retrofit work. By identifying those buildings that would benefit most from interventions, housing providers can allocate resources strategically, ensuring maximum impact. Secondly, data analysis enables an understanding of the true impact of retrofit and disrepair interventions. By continuously monitoring the condition of properties, housing providers can ensure that retrofit work results in sustainable improvements for tenants.
The Power of Community Learning and Advanced AI:
To enhance the retrofit journey further, Vericon integrates Community Learning and advanced AI into our solutions. Regardless of the size of their housing portfolios, social housing providers can benefit from this innovative approach to proactive maintenance and increased social responsibility. By harnessing the potential of AI, housing providers can optimise the retrofit process and achieve long-term sustainability goals.
Ask the resident:
The HomeHub App, a mobile application available for residents to download, comes as part of our offering in response to valuable feedback from current customers and their residents. By providing a variety of features designed to enhance residents’ understanding of the collected data, including direct communication, the app ensures that they don’t feel as though they are being “spied on.” This results in fewer objections from residents regarding such monitoring devices.
Maximising Return on Investment:
Vericon’s Customer Success Team is dedicated to supporting housing providers in maximising their return on investment for retrofit works. This commitment extends beyond the project timeline, ensuring ongoing benefits and continuous improvement. By leveraging Vericon’s expertise and innovative solutions, housing providers can increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve overall living conditions for tenants – in alignment with the objectives stated by the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 & 2.2.
Applying for Wave 3 funding demands significant time and effort, often diverting attention from everyday resident-focused tasks. Vericon Systems understands these challenges and is eager to assist housing providers throughout the application process.
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